339
339
Jul 30, 2010
07/10
by
KGO
tv
eye 339
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. marshal spokesman says judge susan bolton, has received thousands of phone calls and e-mails since her preliminary injunction this week. the threats are all being investigated. >>> on capitol hill, the house ethics committee is preparing to try new york congressman charles rangel for a series of ethics violations. the charges against the democrat have now been made public after a two-year investigation. jonathan karl has the story. >> reporter: the ethics committee report on rangel is detailed. and it is scathe. it accuses him of, quote, a pattern of disregard for the laws of the united states and for the rules of the house. in addition to failing to pay his taxes, the committee accuses rangel of using his position on the powerful ways and means committee, to raise money from big wall street corporations, like aig, citigroup and goldman sachs that had business before his committee. as for rangel, he insists he has never knowingly broken the rules of the house, violated themwatc he und
the u.s. marshal spokesman says judge susan bolton, has received thousands of phone calls and e-mails since her preliminary injunction this week. the threats are all being investigated. >>> on capitol hill, the house ethics committee is preparing to try new york congressman charles rangel for a series of ethics violations. the charges against the democrat have now been made public after a two-year investigation. jonathan karl has the story. >> reporter: the ethics committee...
203
203
Jul 16, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 203
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. government. what is your opinion on this program is experiencing difficulty and not allowing individuals to commit fraud? is this enough to deter fraud going forward? what steps need to be taken? >> ever since we started, this has been one of the programs that has been exposed to fraud. a lot of the cases come out of the -- program. part of that reflects the fact there was no oversight. since then, the bank has taken a number of steps to improve. part of that has been a response to some of the recommendations that we made. for example, where you just issued a review of the initial recommendations. we're glad to report that steps have been taken forward for implementing a number of recommendations that we have including the creation of the review and compliance division requiring payments for transactions. there are still some open recommendations and steps the bank would take. the bank is in the process of reorganization internally that would allow the programs to merge some of the co
the u.s. government. what is your opinion on this program is experiencing difficulty and not allowing individuals to commit fraud? is this enough to deter fraud going forward? what steps need to be taken? >> ever since we started, this has been one of the programs that has been exposed to fraud. a lot of the cases come out of the -- program. part of that reflects the fact there was no oversight. since then, the bank has taken a number of steps to improve. part of that has been a response...
169
169
Jul 26, 2010
07/10
by
KPIX
tv
eye 169
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. and pakistani officials condemning the release of classified documents on the war in afghanistan. the whistle blower website posted 91,000 military records with details of 6 years of the war. wiki leaks says there appears to be evidence of war crimes in those documents it also includes unreported incidents about afghan civilian deaths and cosort operations. those could put the lives of americans at risk. >>> nato forces in afghanistan are conducting a massive search for two missing sailors. afghan officials say the two men left their base friday without notifying afghan security forces. american officials are not commenting on taliban claims they killed one of the sailors in a gun fight and captured the other. the u.s. military released images of the sailors but not provided their names. >>> tony hayward expected to resign as soon as today as british petroleum's executive. he has been the foe cans of criticism since -- focus of criticism since the explosion that started the oil leak i
u.s. and pakistani officials condemning the release of classified documents on the war in afghanistan. the whistle blower website posted 91,000 military records with details of 6 years of the war. wiki leaks says there appears to be evidence of war crimes in those documents it also includes unreported incidents about afghan civilian deaths and cosort operations. those could put the lives of americans at risk. >>> nato forces in afghanistan are conducting a massive search for two...
312
312
Jul 29, 2010
07/10
by
KGO
tv
eye 312
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> a u.s. military cargo jet has crashed in alaska, with four people onboard. the c-17 went down at elmendorf air force base, near anchorage. witnesses describe a fireball shooting hundreds of feet into the sky after that crash. the plane was on a routine training mission. but had no word on the fate of the crew. the boeing c-17 is a massive transport plane. it's used to carry equipment, supplies and troops directly to the battlefront. >>> also, three people are dead after their medical helicopter crashed into a neighborhood in tucson, arizona. the pilot, a nurse and a paramedic were onboard. the faa says the pilot was in contact with air traffic controllers before the accident. and there was no indication of any trouble. >>> michigan governor jennifer granholm is blasting efforts to clean up a pipeline oil spill along the kalamazoo river. the pipeline company has promised to double its workforce. more than 1 million gallons has spilled, coating fish and wildlife. oil has been seen 35 miles down the river, heading toward lake michigan. >>> work could begin on a
. >>> a u.s. military cargo jet has crashed in alaska, with four people onboard. the c-17 went down at elmendorf air force base, near anchorage. witnesses describe a fireball shooting hundreds of feet into the sky after that crash. the plane was on a routine training mission. but had no word on the fate of the crew. the boeing c-17 is a massive transport plane. it's used to carry equipment, supplies and troops directly to the battlefront. >>> also, three people are dead after...
133
133
Jul 13, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
that rig has been drilling in the u.s. but is idle currently as our operator customer cannot get a permit, despite the fact that there's no shallow water moratorium in place. we would think that through these three rig moves that we'll lose approximately 200 jobs will be lost. the good news is that we will take with us about 215 jobs that we have for americans as they will go to these overseas locations. however, i see a slow motion domino fall new place. first rigs will depart, shedding certain of the jobs with them. then over time, as we no longer have a base of u.s. operations to train people and promote up as our workforce in the supervisory positions age and retire, those positions will increasingly be filled by brazilians, by egyptians by uk nationals in the other countries that we operate in. then finally, a third step, we have to ask ourselves as will many in the industry if we no longer have u.s. operations and the bulk of our employees and field operations are conducted overseas, why do we maintain a u.s. employm
that rig has been drilling in the u.s. but is idle currently as our operator customer cannot get a permit, despite the fact that there's no shallow water moratorium in place. we would think that through these three rig moves that we'll lose approximately 200 jobs will be lost. the good news is that we will take with us about 215 jobs that we have for americans as they will go to these overseas locations. however, i see a slow motion domino fall new place. first rigs will depart, shedding...
305
305
Jul 19, 2010
07/10
by
KPIX
tv
eye 305
favorite 0
quote 0
eastern u.s. and all of the south seeing high temperatures. pretty good for us though. >> we have a few hot spots. inland. triple digits towards the sacramento valley. outside today you could find some cool air out toward the immediate coastline. temperatures running 30 degrees cooler in those parts. out toward ocean beach right now. couple more folks out there today as we are seeing a little more sunshine but you can already see some of the fog in the distance. going to watch that. into the bay overnight going to see a whole lot more of that in the coming days. san jose looking nice and clear. beautiful evening on tap now in the bay area. looks like that will continue to be the case. especially many places away from the immediate coastline. weather wise the rest of the evening. nice clear skies. temperatures warm inlands. 70s, even 80s. inside the bay a little breezy. temperatures in the mid-60s to the upper 70s. out toward the coastline got a couple patches of fog. now tomorrow, looks like another hot day in spots inland but well inland. we
eastern u.s. and all of the south seeing high temperatures. pretty good for us though. >> we have a few hot spots. inland. triple digits towards the sacramento valley. outside today you could find some cool air out toward the immediate coastline. temperatures running 30 degrees cooler in those parts. out toward ocean beach right now. couple more folks out there today as we are seeing a little more sunshine but you can already see some of the fog in the distance. going to watch that. into...
251
251
Jul 4, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 251
favorite 0
quote 0
two decades later the u.s. has no plans and they have been very much involved there on and off over the decades. why should we be thinking of somalia? guest: somalia is important as much as a symbol as in its own right. it is a symbol of our own lack of understanding about how to rebuild shattered societies, shattered governments. somalia has been a ward of the international community the last two decades. it is a great case study of a place that hasn't gotten any better. we tried all different numbers of things and now there is a conversation in washington about disengage the. people are thinking maybe we should try getting out of there and letting somalia stew in its own juices which i think would be no answer. host: let's stay in africa for one more minute. several other countries, at least the top five countries that you have here are all in africa. what is it itself and the world's approach to the continent that makes these failed states? guest: i think historically africa has never really had strong state
two decades later the u.s. has no plans and they have been very much involved there on and off over the decades. why should we be thinking of somalia? guest: somalia is important as much as a symbol as in its own right. it is a symbol of our own lack of understanding about how to rebuild shattered societies, shattered governments. somalia has been a ward of the international community the last two decades. it is a great case study of a place that hasn't gotten any better. we tried all different...
306
306
Jul 16, 2010
07/10
by
KPIX
tv
eye 306
favorite 0
quote 0
now, on the 86th day of the worst environ disaster in u.s. history, bp finally managed to stop the flow. but manuel gallegus reports the containment efforts are far from over. >>> reporter: bp says oil is no longer flowing in the gulf. >> obviously, we're very encouraged with the well shut- in, particularly that no oil is going into the gulf of mexico at this point in time. >> reporter: an estimated 182 million gallons of crude have spewed into the water since an explosion 86 days ago. now engineers have put a new containment cap over the leaking well, gradually shutting down three valves. so far, it appears to be working. >> it is a positive sign. we're still in the testing phase. >> reporter: a more permanent fix is still in the works. a relief well should be in place next month. here along the mississippi coast, residents are greeting the news with cautious optimism. they are hoping this environmental disaster will soon be over. >> i think it's great news if it's -- if it's going to hold, i think it's great news. >> reporter: michael white
now, on the 86th day of the worst environ disaster in u.s. history, bp finally managed to stop the flow. but manuel gallegus reports the containment efforts are far from over. >>> reporter: bp says oil is no longer flowing in the gulf. >> obviously, we're very encouraged with the well shut- in, particularly that no oil is going into the gulf of mexico at this point in time. >> reporter: an estimated 182 million gallons of crude have spewed into the water since an explosion...
207
207
Jul 13, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 207
favorite 0
quote 0
that rig has been drilling in the u.s. but is idle currently as our operator customer cannot get a permit, despite the fact that there's no allow water moratorium in place. we would think that through these three rig moves that we'll lose approximately 200 jobs will be lost. the good news is that we will take with us about 215 jobs that we have for americans as they will go to these overseas locations. however, i see slow motion domino fall new plac first rigs will depart, shedding certain of the jobs with them. then over time, as we no longer have a base of u.s. operations to train people and prote up as our workforce in the supervisory positions age and retire, those positions will increasingly be filled by brazilians, by egyptians by uk nationals in the other countries that we operate in. then finally, a third step, we have to ask ourselves as will many in the industry if we no longer have u.s. operations and the bulk of our employees and field operations are conducted overseas, why do we maintain a u.s. employment basi
that rig has been drilling in the u.s. but is idle currently as our operator customer cannot get a permit, despite the fact that there's no allow water moratorium in place. we would think that through these three rig moves that we'll lose approximately 200 jobs will be lost. the good news is that we will take with us about 215 jobs that we have for americans as they will go to these overseas locations. however, i see slow motion domino fall new plac first rigs will depart, shedding certain of...
127
127
Jul 20, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. senate, and whatever we do, whatever david does, whatever i do nothing is as difficult as chairing the kennedy center and being president of the opera, i assure you. [laughter] i assure you there is nothing quite like that. david's correcthen he says that i've been a scial master in some tough assignments. that's a legal term, special maer. i once said to my wife, you know, i'm the special master for the 9/11 fund. [laughter] and she said, that's fine with me, but if anybody calls me the special mistress -- [laughter] there's going to be trouble. you might wonder how can we in a few minuteslend the work that i'm doing for secretary geithner as the special master for pay, a.r.p. executive pay, and bp? how do you blend those two in just 20 minutes? but you can. because if you look at both of those assignments, there is a common denominator. every once in a while, founately not that often, but every once in a while wills a public -- there is a public policy dilemma. it requires public po
the u.s. senate, and whatever we do, whatever david does, whatever i do nothing is as difficult as chairing the kennedy center and being president of the opera, i assure you. [laughter] i assure you there is nothing quite like that. david's correcthen he says that i've been a scial master in some tough assignments. that's a legal term, special maer. i once said to my wife, you know, i'm the special master for the 9/11 fund. [laughter] and she said, that's fine with me, but if anybody calls me...
951
951
Jul 25, 2010
07/10
by
KNTV
tv
eye 951
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. military are saying the two are enlisted personnel there training afghan forces. meanwhile, yet more bad news from the south of afghanistan near kandahar city. five americans killed today, earlier today in afghanistan. during that offensive as american forces try to push taliban forces out of kandahar. that is a traditional stronghold of the taliban. all five were killed by roadside blasts including four in one blast. lester, this comes as the president ordered plus-up of 30,000 extra american troops that he ordered back in december. that is still under way. yet more challenges for the president's afghan policy here in washington as the house and senate have so far been unable to agree on a $60 billion war funding bill. there is fear they won't get that done before they leave for an august recess at the end of next week. lester? >> mike viqueira at the white house for us, thanks. >>> a scene of horror today at a music festival in germany. thousands of people tried to get into the concert. the surging crowd turned into a stampede, leaving at least 17 people trample
the u.s. military are saying the two are enlisted personnel there training afghan forces. meanwhile, yet more bad news from the south of afghanistan near kandahar city. five americans killed today, earlier today in afghanistan. during that offensive as american forces try to push taliban forces out of kandahar. that is a traditional stronghold of the taliban. all five were killed by roadside blasts including four in one blast. lester, this comes as the president ordered plus-up of 30,000 extra...
88
88
Jul 13, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 88
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. coast guard capt. the public hearings are conducted by this joint investigation according to the u.s. coast guard marine board of investigations rules. that board has the authority to issue administrative subpoenas and to hold public carries. i do not have the authority to issue testimonial subpoenas but exception, one inspectioa people have agreed to testify. there are seven investigators and four inspectors to -- per team and seven investigators and two inspectors for the coast guard team. the division of responsibility between boem and the coast guard is as follows -- i agency is concentrated on well-related activities including the adequacy of well design and construction, the source and path of the hydrocarbons that caused the blow out, the practices of the deep water horizon that led to the blow out, because of the explosion and the failure of the blowout preventer. by contrast, the coast guard has focused on the evacuation efforts on the deep water horizon, the search and rescu
the u.s. coast guard capt. the public hearings are conducted by this joint investigation according to the u.s. coast guard marine board of investigations rules. that board has the authority to issue administrative subpoenas and to hold public carries. i do not have the authority to issue testimonial subpoenas but exception, one inspectioa people have agreed to testify. there are seven investigators and four inspectors to -- per team and seven investigators and two inspectors for the coast guard...
103
103
Jul 22, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
after that, federal reserve chairman ben bernanke says that the u.s. unemployment rate will likely stay above 7% through 2012. affairs>> c-span -- our public content is available on television, radio, and online. you can also connect with us on twitter, facebook, and youtube. sign up for schedule alert e- mails at c-span.org. >> now kenneth feinberg testified about his role as the administration of that $20 billion bp cut oil spill compensation fund. this portion of the hearing is one hour and 20 minutes. we begin with mr. feinberg is opening stained it. -- mr. feinberg's opening statement. >> i appreciate the opportunity to testify before this committee. the questions that have been raised are what i expected in appearing before this committee over and over again over the years. i will try to address briefly in some fashion what i am doing and answers to some of these questions and then whatever the committee's pleasure, i will respond. i am in charge of an independent gulf coast claims facility under the arrangement entered into between the administr
after that, federal reserve chairman ben bernanke says that the u.s. unemployment rate will likely stay above 7% through 2012. affairs>> c-span -- our public content is available on television, radio, and online. you can also connect with us on twitter, facebook, and youtube. sign up for schedule alert e- mails at c-span.org. >> now kenneth feinberg testified about his role as the administration of that $20 billion bp cut oil spill compensation fund. this portion of the hearing is...
311
311
Jul 29, 2010
07/10
by
KPIX
tv
eye 311
favorite 0
quote 0
ask more of your fiber. >> couric: the u.s. death toll in afghanistan continues to rise. the military today reported another american was killed by insurgents, bringing the count for july to 59. in nearly a decade of war in afghanistan and iraq, 5,620 americans very died. survivors of these fallen heroes are entitled to a life insurance payment, and the government uses a private company to handle it. but what happened to the mother of 24-year-old ryan baumann of great mills, maryland, could serve as a lesson to every military family. >> randy was a neat kid. he really wanted to join the army after 9/11 because he saw that there were things that he could do. >> couric: sergeant ryan baumann was as proud of his mission as his mother is of him. a soldier with the 101st airborne, he was stationed in eastern afghanistan protecting villagers from the taliban and providing critical services, like repairing pumps supplying water. >> one of the things that he said was that if anything happens to me, "just let the world know we're making a difference over here." >> couric: but on a
ask more of your fiber. >> couric: the u.s. death toll in afghanistan continues to rise. the military today reported another american was killed by insurgents, bringing the count for july to 59. in nearly a decade of war in afghanistan and iraq, 5,620 americans very died. survivors of these fallen heroes are entitled to a life insurance payment, and the government uses a private company to handle it. but what happened to the mother of 24-year-old ryan baumann of great mills, maryland,...
227
227
Jul 27, 2010
07/10
by
KTVU
tv
eye 227
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. state department says the documents do not represent what is currently going on. >> the fact that these are several years old, does not change our concern that this action risks our national security. the white house says -- wicki says it has another 15,000 jobs for future release. >> the war funding bill creates a dip lem ma for those opposed in the war. the bill is set to come up for a vote before congress leaves at the end of this week for its six-week summer recess. >>> city officials in san jose want to put a measure on the november ballot that would seek approval for a 10% tax on medical marijuana. if approved, the 10% tax would be highest marijuana tax in the state. opponents of the plan say the tax would put an undue burden on marijuana patients. the san jose city council is set to discuss the matter. the deadline to get this on the ballot is august 3rd. >>> the price of gas is up but only slightly in the last week. the latest survey from triple-a shows the national average is
the u.s. state department says the documents do not represent what is currently going on. >> the fact that these are several years old, does not change our concern that this action risks our national security. the white house says -- wicki says it has another 15,000 jobs for future release. >> the war funding bill creates a dip lem ma for those opposed in the war. the bill is set to come up for a vote before congress leaves at the end of this week for its six-week summer recess....
192
192
Jul 23, 2010
07/10
by
KRCB
tv
eye 192
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. you but if places like china and india. the bottom line is the market is doing well but that is not necessarily a great sign for the economy. over the last month, even though we had a good day today t only kind of like takes us back to where we were, you know, a few weeks ago. it's basically one step forward, one step back. the market overall is telling us that it a sluggish outlook for the u.s. economy. >> lehrer: and so when the market goes up like that, it's always a mistake to read that as anything other than the fact that the market went up today, is that right. >> that's right. that the sellers had less convictions than the buyers today. you kind of have to watch the trends over time. i mean, the encouraging thing here is that after a very rough spring when things in europe were really alarming people and we were worried about going back in a recession, is that there has been stability not just in the stock market but in the borrowing market, the credit markets. and so there isn
the u.s. you but if places like china and india. the bottom line is the market is doing well but that is not necessarily a great sign for the economy. over the last month, even though we had a good day today t only kind of like takes us back to where we were, you know, a few weeks ago. it's basically one step forward, one step back. the market overall is telling us that it a sluggish outlook for the u.s. economy. >> lehrer: and so when the market goes up like that, it's always a mistake...
31
31
tv
eye 31
favorite 0
quote 0
also as the u.s. debates tougher immigration rules to save jobs for americans critics say that will only lead to some fear lack of keep manual work as we report.
also as the u.s. debates tougher immigration rules to save jobs for americans critics say that will only lead to some fear lack of keep manual work as we report.
309
309
Jul 26, 2010
07/10
by
KGO
tv
eye 309
favorite 0
quote 0
a senior u.s. government official says the company's chief executive, tony hayward, is being replaced and could be gone as early as tomorrow. he you're looking at a live picture off the well. we have more. >> there's no one that wants this thing orr more than i do i want my life back. >> reporter: he may be close to getting his wish. he is reported by going to be out the this week. >> we need to get our life back, as he wanted, and the only way we're going to do that is with somebody on the ground that has the common-sense approach to make decisions quickly. >> reporter: work on drilling a relief well has resumed after morning -- more than a day. they may be able to kill the damaged well in a week. >> the opt -- optimum you can can is to proceed with the project. >> reporter: the ashe -- -- the future is uncertain but god is your rock. and he will never abandon you. >> reporter: that faith, mixed with forgiveness, for man who said he needed the most, hayward. >> all of us say things we regret sayin
a senior u.s. government official says the company's chief executive, tony hayward, is being replaced and could be gone as early as tomorrow. he you're looking at a live picture off the well. we have more. >> there's no one that wants this thing orr more than i do i want my life back. >> reporter: he may be close to getting his wish. he is reported by going to be out the this week. >> we need to get our life back, as he wanted, and the only way we're going to do that is with...
191
191
Jul 14, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 191
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. is denying the abduction claim. and finally, the airlines have been carjacking extra fees for carry i don't know baggage and extra leg room. today the congress looks at such fees for which the airlines have collected $7.8 billion last year. the possible requirements frs better disclosure of all those costs and whether it's subject to federal tax on airline tickets. those are some of the headlines on c-span radio. >> for a snapshot of washington and the 111 congress, the c-span congressional directory, a reference decide to the house and senate, president's cabinet and supreme court justices and state senators all at your fingertips. order online. with congress back to work, we've added a new feature to the c-span video library. bill search. you can search for any congressional bill, learn its status and watch debate from the house and senate floors. just click the congress tab and you'll see bill search. make it as general or specific as you like. it's all free. washington, your way. "washington journal" continues.
the u.s. is denying the abduction claim. and finally, the airlines have been carjacking extra fees for carry i don't know baggage and extra leg room. today the congress looks at such fees for which the airlines have collected $7.8 billion last year. the possible requirements frs better disclosure of all those costs and whether it's subject to federal tax on airline tickets. those are some of the headlines on c-span radio. >> for a snapshot of washington and the 111 congress, the c-span...
115
115
Jul 22, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 115
favorite 0
quote 0
great deal of time and effort to try to resolve thousands of claims that it been filed against the u.s. stay. we are continuing the work. we have an opportunity to discuss a unique opportunity here that might be of interest to her. she asked for the opportunity to think about i certainly respect that. i express my deep regret and apology to her. -- and to her family. i advisor i would be meeting with the press to publicly apologize to her and to express publicly my regret. >> you say that he expectyou tot full responsibility. he seemed to have jumped conclusions early on. why did you jump to conclusions? was there pressure from the white house to make a good decision? >> no. was there a communication it winds agents in the white house? >> this is my decision. i want to be clear. it was a decision that i regret having made in haste. you ask why. for the last 18 months, we have rarely focused on trying to address the longstanding history of civil rights claims against the department. there are claims by black varmints, hispanic farmers, on american farmers. -- black farmers, hispanic far
great deal of time and effort to try to resolve thousands of claims that it been filed against the u.s. stay. we are continuing the work. we have an opportunity to discuss a unique opportunity here that might be of interest to her. she asked for the opportunity to think about i certainly respect that. i express my deep regret and apology to her. -- and to her family. i advisor i would be meeting with the press to publicly apologize to her and to express publicly my regret. >> you say that...
109
109
Jul 14, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
and u.s. and other coalition commanders were present when the afghan commander, general zazai, made this announcement of the operation -- clear taliban from the heart of taliban land, hold that area with afghan forces, including police, including a group that is called -- an effort an effort aimed at putting a more reliable and less corrupt local police presence in place, and so, you will have this operation with this campaign. at the end of july and the beginning of august, we will have afghan and coalition forces, led by the afghans. and this will not be lost on the people of afghanistan or on the taliban. we have the presence of foreign soldiers there, looking as if they are dominating or we are dominating rather than the people of afghanistan controlling their own destiny. there are a lot of problems and challenges that are still ahead. and we see signs of progress since january and i do not want to overstate that matter, i would like to talk about what i have seen, and also the issues wit
and u.s. and other coalition commanders were present when the afghan commander, general zazai, made this announcement of the operation -- clear taliban from the heart of taliban land, hold that area with afghan forces, including police, including a group that is called -- an effort an effort aimed at putting a more reliable and less corrupt local police presence in place, and so, you will have this operation with this campaign. at the end of july and the beginning of august, we will have afghan...
210
210
Jul 25, 2010
07/10
by
KQED
tv
eye 210
favorite 0
quote 0
fourth annual metlife study of the american dream shows that the percentage of americans who believe the u.s. economy will be the same or worse than last year is 67%. two out of three people, which is consistent with the position taken by the federal reserve board chairman, ben bernanke, in his testimony to congress this week. >> even as the federal reserve continues prudent planning, we also recognize that the economic outlook remains unusually uncertain. >> despite the hardships, optimism lives on. 70% of americans still believe they will some will some day li american dream. >> question, currently americans are resilient. we bounce back. what explains that resilience in americans, pat? >> john, dreams have always died hard in america and the reason they die hard is because this country has been such a magnificent success for so many hundreds and millions of people. for so many centuries. it really has and americans are resilient people. they are innovative people. they are hard working people. but the problem i think we have now, john, is we are no longer the producers we once were. we ar
fourth annual metlife study of the american dream shows that the percentage of americans who believe the u.s. economy will be the same or worse than last year is 67%. two out of three people, which is consistent with the position taken by the federal reserve board chairman, ben bernanke, in his testimony to congress this week. >> even as the federal reserve continues prudent planning, we also recognize that the economic outlook remains unusually uncertain. >> despite the hardships,...
96
96
Jul 15, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 96
favorite 0
quote 0
furthermore, i believe that congress has an obligation to u.s. taxpayers to challenge the premise that most flooding hazards will never be insurable by the private insurance market. i remain committed to enacting comprehensive reforms that not on modernize the national flood insurance program so that homeowners will continue to have access to flood insurance access but at the same time help the american taxpayer. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves the balance of her time. the gentlelady from california. ms. waters: mr. chairman, i yield to the gentleman from illinois, two minutes, representative costello has been the leader on this issue of the maps, the remapping and because of him we have a strong bill. he worked very hard and i'm very grateful and i'd yield two minutes to him. the chair: the gentleman from illinois is recognized for two minutes. mr. costello: i thank the gentlelady and, mr. chairman, i rise today in support of h.r. 5114. i have worked on this issue as representative waters has sa
furthermore, i believe that congress has an obligation to u.s. taxpayers to challenge the premise that most flooding hazards will never be insurable by the private insurance market. i remain committed to enacting comprehensive reforms that not on modernize the national flood insurance program so that homeowners will continue to have access to flood insurance access but at the same time help the american taxpayer. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves...
196
196
Jul 18, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 196
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. seen it yes or no questions. it is about listening. it is about me endangering ree re-engaging. >> a lynch mr. -- mr. lynch? >> tonight you have had a lot of talk about who can best stand up for you. if you are happy with the course the state is on in providence and you want to see more of the same, you have options to vote for other candidates. but if like me you are fed up with washington and looking for someone who will call it as it is, if you believe it is time for term limits in congress, i ask for your support and will advocate for you on a daily basis. >> thank you to the candidates. thank you for a wonderful audience. they have been waiting to applaud the candidates. here is your opportunity to applaud the four candidates. [applause] we are not done yet. we have more coming up. but before we go off the air, i want to thank the providence performing arts center for hosting our debate tonight. we have tackled a lot of questions and issues so far. we have much more coming up on our website. we will be doing that from a clock unti
u.s. seen it yes or no questions. it is about listening. it is about me endangering ree re-engaging. >> a lynch mr. -- mr. lynch? >> tonight you have had a lot of talk about who can best stand up for you. if you are happy with the course the state is on in providence and you want to see more of the same, you have options to vote for other candidates. but if like me you are fed up with washington and looking for someone who will call it as it is, if you believe it is time for term...
169
169
Jul 9, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 169
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. [applause] he said that because we have been able to -- we are in of the things that we've been able to accomplish. more than 2 million acres of wilderness, more than 1,000 miles of the seashore and other things, we have been able to pass legislation. [applause] people fought -- in fact, ted kennedy did for 40 years -- to have a program for national service. we now have one where young men and women can be involved in the environment, health care, working with people that are poor. they can get a few bucks for that and when they finished the program, if they go to college and we help them. if that is national service. -- that his national service. [applause] every one of my family smokes. they all were adapted to smoking when they were teenagers. but we have changed the lot -- of addicted to smoking when they were teenagers. but we have changed the lolaw. [applause] credit-card companies were running rampant. there were unfair to the consumer, especially the matter class -- the middle
the u.s. [applause] he said that because we have been able to -- we are in of the things that we've been able to accomplish. more than 2 million acres of wilderness, more than 1,000 miles of the seashore and other things, we have been able to pass legislation. [applause] people fought -- in fact, ted kennedy did for 40 years -- to have a program for national service. we now have one where young men and women can be involved in the environment, health care, working with people that are poor....
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
83
83
Jul 16, 2010
07/10
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 83
favorite 0
quote 0
poem i read after i learned that the rate of valum prescriptions in baghdad sky rocketed after the u.s. entry into that space. the title of the poem and it is the words the probably roost which is bitter. biting, cutting, sharp. bitan. once, she was a fearest dark girl who's tongue skipped top of meeting. teeth, teeth top of mouth like double dutch with the word that ment her thoughts cutting circles through the day. no chance she'd be the one to trip and break rhythm. then she could sit all day on her porch memorizing the trees. she could be still. the birds, winged through leaves like they didn't know anyone could hurt them. once she believed steam curled off asphalt when summer rains stopped with a prophecy. she believed this looked the way she would feel after touching a man. her body clean. and black. and right. something beautiful and painless rising up. i was talking with a friend about that idea of leaving places. and leaving places behind the title of this poem is stolen directly from this conversation in which he said there is a particular state that he would never go back to
poem i read after i learned that the rate of valum prescriptions in baghdad sky rocketed after the u.s. entry into that space. the title of the poem and it is the words the probably roost which is bitter. biting, cutting, sharp. bitan. once, she was a fearest dark girl who's tongue skipped top of meeting. teeth, teeth top of mouth like double dutch with the word that ment her thoughts cutting circles through the day. no chance she'd be the one to trip and break rhythm. then she could sit all...
101
101
Jul 8, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 101
favorite 0
quote 0
i think that the goal of u.s. policy should be to facilitate that as lolong as >> shortly we will return to the brookings institution for marks from the japanese ambassador on global challenges to his country. we understand the ambassador is running a little late. we will join the event when he arrives. until then, calls and comments from today's "washington journal." the spots that the groups are releasing today and talk with you about your thoughts on public campaign financing. that is really what they are arguing. the loss has 157 co-sponsors they are proposing. -- the law has 157 co-sponsors they are proposing. there is a tally of how the cost of a lectionary in the united states has changed of the past decade. what i have highlighted on this page are presidential election cycles. let's look at the ones not highlighted. back in 1998, total spent was $1.6 billion. in 2006 $2.8 billion. if you use a widget, there is a tally of the cost of the 2010 election so far and it keeps changing. you can see that on the bo
i think that the goal of u.s. policy should be to facilitate that as lolong as >> shortly we will return to the brookings institution for marks from the japanese ambassador on global challenges to his country. we understand the ambassador is running a little late. we will join the event when he arrives. until then, calls and comments from today's "washington journal." the spots that the groups are releasing today and talk with you about your thoughts on public campaign...
224
224
Jul 24, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 224
favorite 0
quote 0
in addition from our statewide officials you heard earlier, we have u.s. senator david vitter with us. thank you, senator, for being here, as well as an attorney general who won't stop fighting for the people of louisiana, a great guy, attorney general buddy caldwell and the secretary of state jay caldwell, thank you for being here with us today. today we've heard from our governor, our governmental leaders and others, business people, restaurant people, energy oil people, all individuals whose livelihood depends on this industry. and they depend on all of us here to send a message loud and clear that we're louisiana and this 18th state of the union will not back down. we will work together, we do know how to persevere, we will find solutions, and, yes, we will get back to work. our governor has made it clire that we don't want a handout. our governor hazy made it clear we want to go to work. so now that you've attended the rally, you've made your voice heard, you've been part of this historic event here in louisiana. what is the next step? if you haven't
in addition from our statewide officials you heard earlier, we have u.s. senator david vitter with us. thank you, senator, for being here, as well as an attorney general who won't stop fighting for the people of louisiana, a great guy, attorney general buddy caldwell and the secretary of state jay caldwell, thank you for being here with us today. today we've heard from our governor, our governmental leaders and others, business people, restaurant people, energy oil people, all individuals whose...
57
57
tv
eye 57
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. u.k. what happened was a lot of deconstruction of the social service. sector of society in the privatization of that and that was exported to a lot of developing countries and i really think that's one of the key issues to look at here and i don't know if it's state capitalism but certainly some some there used are focused. equality the distribution of wealth the least insuring. rights in. princeton what do you think about that i mean it was very good point over the last thirty years been so much privatization of the state where that privatisation was purely for profit and we see a lot of social. differentiation in income and what not i mean is there a certain obligations the state should take and value and with the values that are attached to them i mean health care on a global basis education and it will global basis defense on an individual basis where we've seen all of these things privatized them for profit. well you know i think this is a very interesting point i worry a little bit about the state capitalism model when it's applied to poor countri
u.s. u.k. what happened was a lot of deconstruction of the social service. sector of society in the privatization of that and that was exported to a lot of developing countries and i really think that's one of the key issues to look at here and i don't know if it's state capitalism but certainly some some there used are focused. equality the distribution of wealth the least insuring. rights in. princeton what do you think about that i mean it was very good point over the last thirty years been...
148
148
Jul 5, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. capitol. when the capital was first being built in the league's 1970's and early 1800's enslaved african americans work in all facets of the construction. for nearly 200 years the stories of the slave laborers were mostly unknown to the visitors at the capitol. and we forgot to say thank you to the incredible skilled and talented craftsman and workers. then in 1999, told pay stubs were discovered that showed slaves were directly involved in the construction of the u.s. capital and to recognize the contributions i sponsored a bill to establish a special task force to make recommendations to honor the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the capital. in 2007 the task force prog presented leadership with the recommendations. as we gather today i am reminded about the story of filigreed and a statue of freedom. -- i am reminded of philip reid and the statue of freedom. prior to the casting the ship to the united states, mr. crawford passed away. once it arrived in washington,
the u.s. capitol. when the capital was first being built in the league's 1970's and early 1800's enslaved african americans work in all facets of the construction. for nearly 200 years the stories of the slave laborers were mostly unknown to the visitors at the capitol. and we forgot to say thank you to the incredible skilled and talented craftsman and workers. then in 1999, told pay stubs were discovered that showed slaves were directly involved in the construction of the u.s. capital and to...
209
209
Jul 22, 2010
07/10
by
KTVU
tv
eye 209
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> u.s. taxpayers are helping to foot the will for mexico's war on drugs. how are the millions being spent and who is winning the war? that's coming up next. >>> san francisco is a great place to be a vegetarian. that's the word from peta. they ranked san francisco 11th on the list of vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities. washington, d.c. came on top, followed by port, oregon, albuquerque, atlanta, seattle and vancouver. in april, san francisco passed a resolution for meatless mondays. >>> a new government report is out today and it's raising red flags about the money we're sending to mexico and central america to help fight the war op drugs. the u.s. has promised to send $1.6 billion under something called the mireeta initiative. as carol han explains, lawmakers are worried that money is not being spent wisely. >> reporter: the idea behind this initiative is to help mexico and central america to fight the war, they would send 1.6 billion to the u.s., money to buy heightened equipment, armored cars and helicopters and to train law enforcement. but a report
. >>> u.s. taxpayers are helping to foot the will for mexico's war on drugs. how are the millions being spent and who is winning the war? that's coming up next. >>> san francisco is a great place to be a vegetarian. that's the word from peta. they ranked san francisco 11th on the list of vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities. washington, d.c. came on top, followed by port, oregon, albuquerque, atlanta, seattle and vancouver. in april, san francisco passed a resolution for...
120
120
Jul 17, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 120
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s., they call them a liability. all the support we give israel does not take those tough decisions and engages in activities that create problems through some strategic level. i wonder how you respond to that counter argument. >> i think the administration projects that you. we think our relationship is important not just because they share our values but they are a strategic benefit. i think that type of argument is a zero some argument. i don't think it is a zero sum for us. we have relationship with allies in the gulf. a lot of the threats they are concerned about are the same once israel is concerned about. the notion that there is zero some nature to our relationship with israel and mrs. our dynamics in the region and the possibility that common interests can bring this together. it does not have to be either or. >> you also talked about commitment to maintaining the military edge. that is clear in the conventional area. to insure that it [unintelligible] there is a potential for a
the u.s., they call them a liability. all the support we give israel does not take those tough decisions and engages in activities that create problems through some strategic level. i wonder how you respond to that counter argument. >> i think the administration projects that you. we think our relationship is important not just because they share our values but they are a strategic benefit. i think that type of argument is a zero some argument. i don't think it is a zero sum for us. we...
312
312
Jul 24, 2010
07/10
by
KPIX
tv
eye 312
favorite 0
quote 0
or what is already one of the worst environmental disasters in u.s. history could face new challenges, with fresh layers of crudes on the beaches and wetlands. >>> and around here, we need the information on when the fog will clean up. >> a lot of things going on around the bay area and bonnie looks like it will continue to weaken and a major concern especially the oil spill in the gulf and now it looks like it will continue to weaken and guess what, folks, here in the bay area, a lot of sunshine coming our way and we got to get through the low clouds and fog and kind of socked in there, out toward the golden gate and tomorrow, that's going to be filled with runners, that's right, we've got the san francisco marathon and more low clouds and some fog. and still we will try to squeeze in a little sunshine and break up the clouds as we head through the day and it will take some time. and the interior valleys looking pretty good. mostly sunny already. and mount vaca looking fantastic out there. and it looks like it is going to work out pretty well as we h
or what is already one of the worst environmental disasters in u.s. history could face new challenges, with fresh layers of crudes on the beaches and wetlands. >>> and around here, we need the information on when the fog will clean up. >> a lot of things going on around the bay area and bonnie looks like it will continue to weaken and a major concern especially the oil spill in the gulf and now it looks like it will continue to weaken and guess what, folks, here in the bay area,...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
77
77
Jul 25, 2010
07/10
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 77
favorite 0
quote 0
inspiring is how many are being invited back to their home countries as cultural ambassadors from the u.s.. we are teaching them in committees so that the next generation here in america and back to india or bali or whatever will be able to get enriched by these very beautiful art forms. >> thank you for watching "culture wire." and you can find more information >> welcome to "culture wire." on this episode, we visit with one of the arts commissions very special teams. >> the asia-pacific island cultural center receives help from the census but our commission. john mean today to talk about in off festival is the executive director. welcome. i understand this is the 13th annual festival. can you tell me the name? >> the name is a celebratory name. we also celebrate what we call the asian-pacific islanders as well, in terms of culture, experience, and multidisciplinary arts. >> the festival is actually very wide-ranging. you have 16 venues, and how many different performing arts centers? >> we have over 85 artists participating, 16 venues, 21 events. there are over 15 groups that are perfor
inspiring is how many are being invited back to their home countries as cultural ambassadors from the u.s.. we are teaching them in committees so that the next generation here in america and back to india or bali or whatever will be able to get enriched by these very beautiful art forms. >> thank you for watching "culture wire." and you can find more information >> welcome to "culture wire." on this episode, we visit with one of the arts commissions very special...
78
78
Jul 21, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 78
favorite 0
quote 0
we have to improve our u.s. infrastructure with iron and steel and products produced right here in the united states and that's what the america can people expect us to use when their dollars are being used. we also, of course, have to help our labor pool and strengthen our education and training and coordinate our efforts because we are in this together and we will make it in america. today, we passed a couple of bills i'm happy to report out of the energy and commerce committee, consistent with our goals to make it in america. one of them calls for ar national manufacturing strategy. now that's a pretty good idea, don't you think? since it is a multi-faceted task, mission that we're on, it makes a lot of sense to plan out our actions and make sure we have our policies in order so that they work together and that they work for and with our businesses and our workers. so the national manufacturing act of 2010 was passed out of the energy and commerce committee and hopefully on its way to the house floor so we ca
we have to improve our u.s. infrastructure with iron and steel and products produced right here in the united states and that's what the america can people expect us to use when their dollars are being used. we also, of course, have to help our labor pool and strengthen our education and training and coordinate our efforts because we are in this together and we will make it in america. today, we passed a couple of bills i'm happy to report out of the energy and commerce committee, consistent...
115
115
Jul 21, 2010
07/10
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 115
favorite 0
quote 0
the american people are waiting and waiting one more minute, not 30 minutes, on the u.s. senate, or 30 hours as they are taking now waiting one more minute is one minute too long. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from north carolina is recognized. -- the gentlewoman from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. i thank my colleague from florida for yielding time for us. you know, he mentioned that we have no problem on one day voting for tax decreases and then the next day voting against unemployment benefits. unfortunately, our colleagues across the aisle haven't give us an opportunity to vote for tax decreases in this session of congress. would that we had that opportunity, we certainly would have because the money that the hardworking people of this country earn belongs to them. it doesn't belong to the government. that's what our colleagues across the
the american people are waiting and waiting one more minute, not 30 minutes, on the u.s. senate, or 30 hours as they are taking now waiting one more minute is one minute too long. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from north carolina is recognized. -- the gentlewoman from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized....